ATI Technologies GL 8800 specifications Getting Started

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

Experience the speed and reliability of the FIRE GL™ 8800 workstation board. Based on the revolutionary next generation geometry and rendering technology from ATI, it delivers affordable high-end workstation 3D/2D graphics acceleration. FIRE GL™ 8800 has an optimized high-powered OpenGL® driver to provide outstanding 2D and 3D performance. Perfect for MCAD, 3D game development and other demanding applications, the FIRE GL™ 8800 will increase your productivity by enhancing your workstation’s performance.

IN THIS CHAPTER

Using this Guide on page 2

Fire GL 8800 Features on page 4

System Requirements and Tools on page 5

Quick Installation on page 6

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Contents Fire GL 8800 64/128 MB Disclaimer Documentation UpdatesTable of Contents Reference Getting Started Getting Started Using this GuideDo you Need a Printout of the Online Users Guide? Viewing the Users Guide OnlineFire GL 8800 Features System Requirements and Tools Installation Steps Quick InstallationPreparing your Computer Installing the Hardware8800? Installing the Hardware and Software Are you planning a multi-monitor system? Setting the Display Driver to Standard VGA Installing the Card Remove any existing graphics card from your computer Insert the card into the AGP slot Reassemble your computer Connecting analog VGA Monitors Connecting the Cables Completing the InstallationConnecting the Monitor Cables Installing the Hardware and Software Setting the Monitor Impedance Your System Does Not Start as it Should? Start your SystemInstalling the Software Before you Start Information, Tips, and Hints Do you need a special driver installation?Driver installation dialog Software Installation for Windows NT4.0Click Start Installation Hydravisiontm Desktop ManagementSoftware Installation for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing the Hardware and Software Information DualScreen ATI Monitor Adjustment Configuration Using Your Fire GLHow to Switch to the Display Properties? Changing the Video SettingsSetting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate Windows NTWindows 2000 / Windows XP Using Your Fire GL 8800Display Properties window Setting a DualScreen ConfigurationFullscreen Select your Desktop SetupReports WindowsUnchanged, or Selecting your Monitor Select from list Custom ModesRefresh Frequency Using Your Fire GL 8800 Select from listAdjusting the Monitor Display Adjustment Monitor Tuning . Check Monitor TuningUsing Your Fire GL How to switch to the Configuration dialog? Configuring Application ProfilesActivating a configuration profile Windows NT 4.0 Select Display Properties ConfigurationSoftware documentation Adding a new application profile Modifying the configuration parametersForce copy swap Wait for vertical retraceRemoving the Fire GL 8800 Drivers ReferenceReference Technical Support and FAQs TroubleshootingScreen image defects appear PropertiesHow to enable a two-monitor desktop? Address Reference Checking for address and interrupt conflictsMemory Addresses Resolving Interrupt ConflictsGeneral Features and PerformanceTechnical Details Controller Video memory Functional3D Performance VGA Output Connector Pin FunctionPin Assignments Pin Function Reference DVI-I Output ConnectorVideo Modes Color Depth Color Depth Bits ICES-003 Compliance Information FCC Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information Vcci Class B ITE Compliance Information